How far is Paducah, KY from Parsons, KS?
The driving distance from Paducah, KY to Parsons, KS is about 415 miles (667.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 366.9 miles (590.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Howell County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paducah and Parsons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah and Parsons.
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Start on Washington Street
49 m · 9 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
127 m · 26 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
814 ft · 18 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
2890 ft · 1 min · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Hinkleville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hinkleville Road
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Continue on Hinkleville Road
10.8 mi · 14 min · Hinkleville Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on Paducah Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on East Kentucky Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · East Kentucky Drive
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Continue on Paducah Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 49 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
6.1 mi · 7 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Lee Street
724 ft · 9 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1112 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Green Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on Cairo Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Cairo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sikeston
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
186.3 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 96: Avilla
2896 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
36 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto East Java Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street
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Continue on East Northwoods Street
1212 ft · 24 sec · East Northwoods Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Garrison Avenue
3105 ft · 55 sec · North Garrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
2198 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M, MO N
1175 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Base Line Boulevard
17 mi · 23 min · Base Line Boulevard
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
26.2 mi · 31 min
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Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paducah and Parsons.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 West
Take the exit slight right
186 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paducah and Sunny near Parsons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paducah to Parsons?
The road trip is about 415 miles (667.8 km) and usually takes 08h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.1 miles from Paducah and 207.8 miles from Parsons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 366.9 miles (590.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.21 one way or $110.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paducah and Sunny near Parsons.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paducah and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 366.88 mi (590.44 km).
#1 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsons (-95.26108, 37.34034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 668 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $55.21 | $110.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.26 | $124.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.13 | $136.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.65 | $155.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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